Search by Name

Search by Name

EWART ELLIOTT Obituary

ELLIOTT EWART S. "MATT" Age 77 of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Beloved husband of Norma Elliott, passed away October 4, 2015. He was born December 7, 1937 in British Honduras to the late Ewart and Estella Elliott. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, five children, Michael Foster, Sidney Foster, Heide (James) Perry, David Foster, and Jason Foster. Six grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by a brother James Elliott of Burbank California and a sister Margaret (Chris Donovan) Elliott of San Pedro CA and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his oldest son William Foster of Adrian, MI. Matt worked for Owens Illinois for 30 years and worked in Madrid Spain, Mexico and Venezuela, where his fluency in Spanish was a great assist. In later years he worked for the Maytag Co. of Newton, Iowa. He went to Adrian College on a football scholarship and graduated in 1957. He was a great football fan and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Detroit News on Nov. 1, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for EWART ELLIOTT

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in EWART ELLIOTT's name

Memorial Events
for EWART ELLIOTT

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support EWART's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor EWART ELLIOTT's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more